Private Property Law for 2007 - AB 2210

[Patrick]

We are currently reviewing the extent to which the new Private Property Towing Assembly Bill (AB 2210) effects the towing industry. There have been numerous changes to many Vehicle and Civil Codes and we want to ensure that we keep ezLien working within the parameters of the law.

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SUMMARY: Enhances protections provided to motorists from unfair vehicle towing practices and unauthorized vehicle towing from private property.

COMMENTS: According to the author, a number of towing companies in California engage in the unscrupulous practice of illegally towing cars and then demand exorbitant fees for their return. Some of these practices include patrolling private lots and removing vehicles without the presence of a property owner, refusing to unconditionally release a vehicle to the owner before it has been removed from the private property, and unlawfully taking a vehicle within one hour of parking. Consequently, these practices have cost motorists hundreds of thousands of dollars, and stranded countless amounts of people at all hours, many of whom are elderly, infirm, or with infants and small children. Furthermore, the author states that some tow truck operators have exhibited hostile and violent behavior which is tarnishing the image of a legitimate industry. The author's intent is to protect consumers and support legitimate towing operators by enabling law enforcement to effectively combat the rampant illegal behavior by predatory towing companies. This bill's sponsor, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office states that this bill is necessary to give law enforcement the necessary tools to protect consumers by establishing criminal penalties and strengthening consumer rights.
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We've included AB 2210 in its entirety below as downloaded from http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/